Kate Winslet's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet is a highly acclaimed English actress renowned for portraying strong, complex women, particularly in independent films and period dramas. Her impressive list of awards includes an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. Recognized for her influence, Time magazine included her in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2009 and 2021. Winslet was also honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Global Stardom with Titanic

In 1997, Winslet achieved global stardom with her leading role in James Cameron's epic romance Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time.

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2001: Starred in Biopic Iris

In 2001, Winslet starred alongside Judi Dench in the biopic Iris, portraying novelist Iris Murdoch at different ages. Winslet prepared by reading Murdoch's novels and studying her husband's memoir. Her performance earned her third Oscar nomination, along with BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

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2004: Starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

In 2004, Winslet starred in the science fiction romance Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, playing a woman who decides to erase memories of her ex-boyfriend. She received Best Actress nominations at the Oscar and BAFTA ceremonies for the role, which she considers a turning point in her career.

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2005: Included on People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" listing

In 2005, Kate Winslet was included on People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" listing. She has spoken against Botox and plastic surgery and formed the British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League to encourage natural aging.

2005: Guest Role in Extras and Starred in Romance & Cigarettes

In 2005, Winslet had a guest role in an episode of the British comedy sitcom Extras, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She also starred in Romance & Cigarettes, a musical romantic comedy, requiring her to sing and dance. She declined Woody Allen's offer to star in Match Point (2005) to spend more time with her children.

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2006: Film Releases: All the King's Men, Little Children, and The Holiday

In 2006, Winslet appeared in All the King's Men, followed by the critically acclaimed Little Children, for which she received BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. She also starred in the romantic comedy The Holiday. She received BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for Little Children

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2007: Won libel case against Grazia magazine

In 2007, Kate Winslet won a libel case against Grazia magazine after it claimed she had visited a dietitian. She claimed £10,000 in damages and donated it to an eating disorder charity.

2009: Forbes reported annual salary and named one of Time's most influential people

In 2009, Forbes reported Kate Winslet's annual salary to be $2 million. In 2009 She was also named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2009: Won libel case against Daily Mail

In 2009, Kate Winslet won a libel case against the British tabloid Daily Mail after it claimed she had lied about her exercise regimen. She received an apology and a payout of £25,000.

2009: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2009, Time magazine recognized Kate Winslet as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking a significant recognition of her impact and influence.

2011: Wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds

In 2011, Madame Tussauds in London unveiled a wax statue of Kate Winslet.

2011: Starred in HBO's Mildred Pierce

In 2011, Winslet starred in the HBO series Mildred Pierce, an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel. She played the titular character, a divorcée struggling to establish a restaurant business. Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actress in a miniseries.

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2011: Starred in Contagion and Carnage

In 2011, Winslet starred in the ensemble thriller Contagion as a disease detective for the CDC. She also appeared in Roman Polanski's Carnage, adapted from the play God of Carnage, receiving Golden Globe nominations for her performance.

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2012: Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

In 2012, Kate Winslet was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to drama.

2013: Starred in Labor Day

In 2013, Winslet starred in the film adaptation of Joyce Maynard's novel Labor Day. She portrayed Adele, an agoraphobic single mother who falls in love with an escaped convict. Her performance earned her tenth Golden Globe nomination.

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2014: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2014, Kate Winslet received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2015: Reprised Role in Insurgent and Starred in The Dressmaker

In 2015, Winslet reprised her role in Insurgent, the second instalment of the Divergent series, and starred in The Dressmaker. She won the AACTA Award for Best Actress for The Dressmaker.

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2021: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People Again

In 2021, Kate Winslet was again named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, reaffirming her continued influence and impact.